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Vegetable Barley Soup Recipe

Vegetable Barley Soup Recipe
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4.5 from 14 reviews

This hearty Vegetable Barley Soup is a comforting and nutritious dish that is perfect for a cozy meal. Packed with a variety of vegetables and pearl barley, this soup is flavorful and satisfying.

Ingredients

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Vegetable Barley Soup:

  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 medium onion, chopped
  • 2 carrots, chopped
  • 2 celery stalks, chopped
  • 3 garlic cloves, minced
  • 1 zucchini, diced
  • 1 cup green beans, trimmed and cut into 1-inch pieces
  • 1 can (14.5 ounces) diced tomatoes with juice
  • 8 cups vegetable broth
  • 3/4 cup pearl barley, rinsed
  • 1 teaspoon dried thyme
  • 1 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 2 bay leaves
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
  • 2 cups chopped spinach or kale
  • 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
  • juice of 1/2 lemon (optional)

Instructions

  1. Heat the olive oil: In a large soup pot, heat the olive oil over medium heat.
  2. Sauté vegetables: Add onion, carrots, and celery. Sauté until softened, about 5 minutes. Stir in garlic and cook for 1 more minute.
  3. Add remaining ingredients: Add zucchini, green beans, diced tomatoes, vegetable broth, barley, thyme, oregano, bay leaves, salt, and pepper. Bring to a boil, then simmer covered for 45–50 minutes until barley is tender.
  4. Finish the soup: Stir in spinach or kale and cook for 5 minutes. Remove bay leaves. Add parsley and lemon juice. Adjust seasoning if needed. Serve hot.

Notes

  • You can substitute pearl barley with hulled barley, but adjust cooking time.
  • Add more broth if the soup thickens too much.
  • This soup freezes well, great for meal prep.

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